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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 B04 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1270655.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,239.00
Current Penalty: $7,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/02/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 09/12/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 03/02/2018
Final Order: 09/05/2018
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/05/2018 | $7,500.00 | 09/12/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/08/2018 | $9,239.00 | 02/14/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/02/2018 | $9,239.00 | 02/14/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent: 862 West Ridge Road, Gainesville, GA - Refinery Area - An employee was injured while attempting to evacuate the Deodorizer Tower Area while working on a heat exchanger. The nearby door was blocked with scaffolding, a ladder, etc. which contributed to the injury. The employer did not have signs or other marking that provided direction to a safe evacuation route for exiting the refinery's Deodorizer Tower Area, on or about October 11, 2017. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).